Hip and Knee Pain Relief Seattle, Bellevue, ""Issaquah, WA

Hip and Knee Pain Relief

Michael S.

"The past month has been a great experience at MTI Physical Therapy at First Hill! My PT, Doug, has been great too! I’m still recovering from a broken kneecap. After my warmup, he pushed me just enough with different exercises, emphasizing proper form and technique. He has made my recovery fun - he's very encouraging and friendly!! Thank you -- I look forward to our future sessions!"

Pat W.

"If you are fortunate to have Samantha as your physical therapist, you will have an amazing recovery!! I have been a client of Sam's for 16+ years. I will never go anywhere else for physical therapy. She has helped me through a number of issues including neck & shoulder pain, knee pain, & hip replacement. I have had nothing but stellar care from her. She is a very innovative physical therapist utilizing a combo of manual manipulation and gym exercises. I always left each session feeling GREAT! I have been to other physical therapists over the years. They would load me up with exercises only to review them at the next P.T. session. There was never any gym workout and they didn't seem to care if I was progressing or not. Sam is VERY caring and professional and always made sure my questions were answered and I felt good about my progress. She truly cares about her clients. I liked that she would change up the gym routine from time to time which I felt helped my progress significantly. Sam is THE BEST physical therapist EVER! I give Sam my highest rating. She is the catzmeow!!"

P.D.

"I had a total knee replacement in late Sept 2020 and by year end I was still experiencing significant pain, the knee was locking up, not able to perform normal activities and generally miserable. I was given a recommendation to go to Dan Druckhammer, which I did starting the first week of Jan 2021. My progress has been remarkable through mid February. The constant pain is gone, the strength in my leg/knee has returned, I can walk up / down stairs, I am back to being active around the house. I cannot say enough about the positive difference it has been working with Dan Druckhammer."

Tim W.

"Kayaking and hiking injuries to a shoulder and a knee sent me to Peter at MTI Physical Therapy - Issaquah. I was extremely impressed with Peter right from the beginning -- his training, experience, and manner. At our initial session, we had a productive give-and-take about my issues. Then he did careful manual assessments and made a thorough evaluation. The therapy plan, including a series of exercises Peter designed for me to do at home, has been very effective. It's been great working with Peter -- a real collaboration, which is what I was looking for."

Maria Z.

"I suffered a disc bulge on my L5 vertebrae ten years ago and have been living with chronic bilateral hip/glute pain, and intermittent back pain ever since. I’m super thankful to Josh Setterbo, PT, DPT at MTI PT Bellevue for the progress I’ve made so far."

Kathy H.

"Mike is a phenomenal physical therapist. I have been to many PTs, and he is the first one to help me rehab a 25 year old knee injury."

Bob C.

"Robin McGuire has been great and a pleasure to work with following hip and knee surgeries. Like the fact the clinic has you paired with one therapist for each appt. duration rather than passing you off to an aide. Facility is very clean , nice professional friendly relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended best rehab clinic of the 3 I've been to in Bellevue by far."

Genalyn A.

"I suffered a bad left knee injury while taking my engagement photos in the mountains in August. After wearing a knee brace and grinning through the pain for a few months as a bedside nurse, I knew I had to do something about it, especially since my right ankle was now getting painful from compensating for the injury. Decided to start PT with Greg Louie and I was definitely happy that I did! I have just been successfully discharged with zero pain in both knee and ankle. I would definitely recommend anyone who needs PT to see Greg and the team at MTI!"

Taylor M.

"I worked with Michelle for a little over half a year following ACL and Meniscus surgery. I highly recommend her fantastic approach to meeting you where you are at and helping patients achieve a better relationship with their bodies through adaptable stretches and activities. Very grateful for her!"

Duygu K.

"I had a knee injury few months ago, and wasn’t able to walk more than a block. After couple of sessions with Kirsten, I was feeling great and was able to walk comfortably and even hike for miles! I highly recommend Kirsten, she is a great listener and an amazing DPT!"

Courtney S.

"Anika and the MTI Physical Therapy team are friendly, professional, and expertly helped heal my sore hip. Thanks!"

Don’t Let Your Hip and Knee Pains Get You Down Any Longer!

Your hips and knees are the largest joints in your body, connecting a large number of muscles, bones, and ligaments. That means that much of the daily weight-bearing stress that your body takes can ultimately impact your hips and knees. When these crucial joints begin to show strain, it can become difficult to move much at all — at least without pain.  Often, physical therapy can be the key to avoiding surgery or prescription medication altogether or rebounding quickly from those less conservative treatments. Our innovative care strategies at MTI Physical Therapy will help you find quick relief. Let’s get rid of your hip and knee pain today!

How can I decrease hip pain?

Worn joints and pinched nerves are the most common culprits for hip pain. Aging and overuse often cause osteoarthritis, but this painful joint disease can also stem from old injuries. Repetitive motion sometimes leads to hip bursitis, in which fluid-filled sacs around your hips become inflamed. What’s another possible reason for your hip pain? Various nerves running to and from your hips can also become pinched, due to anything from pregnancy to poor posture.

Our physical therapists will give you a full evaluation, assessing your range of motion, level of hip pain, and whether the discomfort also radiates into your buttocks, thighs and groin. Based on this evaluation and existing medical tests, our Physical Therapists will work on flexibility and strength exercises, as well as give you movement strategies to manage the pain.

What can I do about knee pain?

Some of the same causes of hip pain can also affect knees, including arthritis and bursitis. In addition, sports injuries such as tearing your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can lead to severe knee pain, as can suddenly twisting your knee and tearing your meniscus. “Loose body” is another knee pain cause; this involves bone or cartilage coming loose and getting in the way of joint movement. Finally, it’s not uncommon for a hip or foot problem to throw your knees out of alignment.

Our highly trained team of licensed physical therapists will evaluate your knee issues, including the location and level of pain and how far you can bend and move your knees and legs in various positions. They will then create a customized physical therapy treatment plan, which will likely consist of strength-building movements, as well as stretches and other flexibility-enhancing techniques with the ultimate goal decreasing your knee pain .

How can physical therapy help my hip/knee pain?

Physical therapy is a natural, easy, and comfortable way to find relief for hip and knee pain, without the need for harmful drugs or invasive surgery. Physical therapy treatment for the hip and knee should always be pain-free. Our passive and active treatments can effectively get you moving again without having to cause additional pain. Our physical therapists are trained in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy techniques and will OMPT perform soft tissue work and joint mobilization to reduce pain, reduce muscle spasm and increase range of motion.

Therapeutic exercise can be used to specifically train your tendons, muscles or joints to improve tissue repair. Therapeutic exercise can also be dosed specifically to reduce pain, increase local circulation, reduce inflammation and bring needed oxygen and energy into healing muscles. Your physical therapist will assess specific movements to create a therapeutic exercise plan designed to improve your coordination, balance and endurance and will allow for proper alignment of your entire leg, avoiding further tissue irritation or pain. Once we have you moving correctly, it is time to build endurance and strength. This part of the treatment plan can be designed and dosed to progress in your physical therapy clinic, as well as transition to your home. Often healing tissues require continued therapeutic exercise long after they are pain-free, to make them even stronger than they were prior to injury.

A combination of soft tissue work, joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise, patient education and home exercise is the recipe for returning to a pain free and active lifestyle. The physical therapy treatments at MTI Physical Therapy can help to greatly reduce your hip and knee pain. In many cases, your physical therapist can even relieve your pain altogether, sparing you the need for potentially harmful medication or surgical correction.

How did my hip or knee pain develop?

Pain felt in the hips and/or knees may originate in the joints themselves, but it may also be a result of an underlying condition in another part of your body. For example, your hips and knees are part of the same kinetic chain, meaning they make up a combination of weight-bearing joints that must function together in harmony in order for your body and posture to function properly. Therefore, a problem with your knee joint may transmit abnormal forces to your hips, and vice versa. If one part of the kinetic chain is out of balance, stress and deterioration may be placed on another.

Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint that works to support the weight of your upper body, relying on multiple muscles and tissues to keep it mobile and stable so it can function properly. Your knee is a hinge joint, confined to forward-and-backward motions. Individually, your knees support more weight than your hips, 6 times your body weight when doing a squat. Proper movement of both your hips and knees allows for complicated motions giving you the ability to stand, walk, run, and dance without falling over.

Hip and knee pains can be experienced together or separately, but it is important to note that as the old saying goes, your knee bone is connected to your hip bone, therefore what happens with one, affects the other.

Find relief today!

When you’re ready to begin working on methods for getting rid of your knee and/or hip pain, contact us or request an appointment today at our Bellevue, Edmonds, Magnolia, Fremont, First Hill, WA clinic. Our dedicated team of physical therapists will evaluate your condition and suggest a course of treatment.

It is time to take a stand against your hip and knee pain – get started on the path toward long-lasting pain relief today! Your hips and knees will be glad you did!